Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Set in early 19th-century England, this classic novel revolves around the lives of the Bennet family, particularly the five unmarried daughters. The narrative explores themes of manners, upbringing, morality, education, and marriage within the society of the landed gentry. It follows the romantic entanglements of Elizabeth Bennet, the second eldest daughter, who is intelligent, lively, and quick-witted, and her tumultuous relationship with the proud, wealthy, and seemingly aloof Mr. Darcy. Their story unfolds as they navigate societal expectations, personal misunderstandings, and their own pride and prejudice.
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- Published
- 1813
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 432
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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- Büszkeség és Balítélet
- Duma i Uprzedzenie
- Duma i Urazy
- First Impressions
- Gordost i Predrasuda
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- 1st on 100 Must-Read Classics, as Chosen by our Readers (Penguin (UK))
- 1st on 50 Best-Loved Novels Written by a Woman (United Kingdom) (Guardian)
- 1st on America’s 100 Favorite Books (WordsRated)
- 1st on The 100 Favorite Novels of Librarians (Bookman.com)
- 2nd on 100 Best Books to Read by Women Authors (Good Housekeeping)
- 2nd on Harvard Book Store Staff's Favorite 100 Books (Harvard Book Store)
- 2nd on My Favourite Book - Australian Big Read (Australian Big Read)
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- 2nd on Top 100 Books, As Chosen By Canadians (The Gazette(Newspaper))
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- 3rd on Entertainment Weekly's Top 100 Novels (Entertainment Weekly)
- 4th on As if You Don't Have Enough to Read, Fiction Edition (New York Times)
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- 4th on Top 50 Books (The Daily Telegraph)
- 5th on All-Time Classics, According to Academics (The Commercial Appeal )
- 6th on The Complete 500: OCLC (OCLC)
- 6th on Top 25 Pre-20th Century Classics (The Guardian)
- 7th on 30 Books Every Adult Should Read Before They Die (The British Museums, Libraries, and Archives Society)
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- 9th on The 100 Best Novels Of All Time In English (The Guardian)
- 10th on The Greatest Books of All Time (Reader's Digest)
- 11th on The 100 Greatest British Novels (BBC)
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